Elevate
Debbie Gamble, ICD.D is a strategic and innovative leader with extensive experience in the fintech and digital commerce industry. Currently serving as Group Head, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Interac Corp., Debbie is spearheading the company's innovation agenda and growth through strategic partnerships. With a background in founding and leading successful ventures such as Dexit Inc, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge in digital payments and currency. Additionally, their role as a board member at Elevate, Communitech, and past advisory positions at MaRS Discovery District showcase their commitment to driving innovation and growth in the industry. Debbie's education from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management further solidifies their expertise in the field.
Elevate
Elevate is a Canadian non-profit that shapes and unites world-class innovators through incubator programs and industry-leading events at the intersection of technology, arts, and social innovation. Through strategic partnerships, a robust community, and a roster of world-renowned speakers, Elevate empowers its community to co-create a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe technology holds the incredible potential to transform the world for the better. Elevate connects global icons, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, policymakers and students to help solve complex social problems. #ElevateTechCA Elevate was founded in 2017, producing its very first technology and innovation festival in under 90 days! Over 95 partners – corporate, community, founders, investors and government – united to bring together the brightest minds across the globe looking to build a better future for society. Elevate Festival became the world’s fastest-growing tech and innovation festival. With 30,000 guests, over 350 speakers, and 150 partners, the festival has hosted global icons, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, businesswoman Martha Stewart, astronaut and author Chris Hadfield, VP Al Gore, and the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt. Learn more at Elevate.ca.